Sermons on Clearing House:

Correcting Our Double Vision Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 13, 2023

This message addresses the problem of spiritual double vision; being focused on the things of God and the things of the world simultaneously. Jesus talks about treasure in heaven or earth; being full or light or darkness; and pursuing God or money.

I have entitled our message this morning, “Correcting Our Double Vision.” Double vision, according to Yale Medicine, is understood as being when someone sees two of the “same” image instead of one.(1) But today, I want us to think of double vision as seeing two “separate” images at the same time. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Offended By Jesus Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 28, 2024

I want to answer one question this morning: How Do You Know if You are a Genuine Believer?

Can you remember a time when you were truly offended? I’ll be 53 later this year, and I was recently asked if I’d like the “senior discount” at a nearby restaurant. After I noted all my grey hair, the waitress really recovered well when she said, “Well, you don’t have wrinkles on your face.” Have ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71, 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Life Essentials 3 Series

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 13, 2007

God has given us specific tools for our service to Him; are four important ones

The next step in the “Life Essentials” series is Progress. We have spoken about the first two life essentials as being Peace and Position. Today we will discuss the necessity of spiritual growth for us as Christians and the vital necessity of maturing in our faith. As we go through life, we achieve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing The Receptive Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

We are called to reach out those around us with the hope and message of the gospel.

Recognizing the Receptive Series: Spring Life - Identify Matthew 13:1-9, Luke 19:1-10 March 4, 2007 Morning Service This message was prepared using the Springlife materials supplied by the Wesleyan Headquarters. Introduction When I was young, we always planted a garden at my grandmother’s house. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You Living In Victory?

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Nov 20, 2007

Some Christians never live in victory because we never fully comprehend the total victory of Jesus and our ability by faith to appropriate all He has done for us. This sermon looks at this subject and reveals Jesus’ total triumph over sin and His ability

ARE YOU LIVING IN VICTORY? Are you living in victory Hosea 4:6 says “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” Some Christians never live in victory because we never fully comprehend the total victory of Jesus and our ability by faith to appropriate all He has done for us. This sermon looks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Road To Revival"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 8, 2009

This sermon outlines seven major stepping stones that can lead to a much needed revival on both the individual and corporate levels.

“Road to Revival” When you hear the word, “revival” what comes to your mind? Well for most Christians today, the word “revival” describes a special service or series of services with renowned guest speakers, really good music, and lots of food and fellowship. And near the end, a few people may ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-14, Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Advent 1 - (Hope) 2006 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent. Hope.

Jer 33:14-16 “Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and to the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring forth for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Character Trait: Devotion To Prayer Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 28, 2013

God has offered to us intense intimacy and amazing power through prayer. The key to our churches being kingdom minded and eternally effective is are we willing? Are you willing to invest in the most the chruch can do.

Intro: Remember that the church is not built strong and healthy by accident. It is also no accident that there are so many churches that are not strong or healthy in the 21 century. I believe there is one major reason that the church in the west is so weak and unstable. It is a lack of prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Partner Of Parenthood

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Jun 12, 2012

Ways the church can partner with parents in the responsibility of raising children.

THE PARTNER OF PARENTHOOD Some names are interesting because we easily recognize them without knowing anything about them except the name. Some such names are of places. For example, everyone has heard of “Timbuktu.” But do you realize that is the name of an actual town in the West ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Father

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jun 19, 2021

Fathers are to invite your children to receive, to inspire your children to obey God, to influence your children to fear God, to instruct your children to reflect the way of God, and to invoke your children to remember God.

Faithful Fathers God said: "And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse." (Malachi 4:.6). God finishes the Old Testament by talking about fathers and their families. Malachi ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problems Keep Piling Up

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 13, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 22: 1 – 23

1 Samuel 22: 1 – 23 The problems keep piling up 22 David therefore departed from there and escaped to the cave of Adullam. So when his brothers and all his father’s house heard it, they went down there to him. 2 And everyone who was in distress, everyone who was in debt, and everyone who was ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Scandalous Women In Jesus Genealogy - Rahab Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 10, 2017

The female ancestors of Jesus. The women in the line of Jesus with a notorious past.

Matthew 1:1-17; Joshua 2:1, 3; 6:17-25; Matthew 1:5; Hebrews 11:31; James 2:25 We are still looking into the genealogy of Jesus as mentioned in Matthew chapter 1. Our emphasis in this study is Rahab. The genealogy of Jesus given in Matthew is in the Bible to let us know that He had a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Am I Here? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 16, 2007

If you will climb out of your rut and go out of your way to see who Jesus is, And if you welcome Him into your home, the way Zacchaeus did,you’ll discover the answer to the question, WHY AM I HERE?

Why> Series # 1 CHCC: September 17, 2006 Why am I Here? Luke 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION: The title of today’s sermon is “Why Am I Here?” I can’t hear that without remembering a Presidential Debate that happened a few years back. Ross Perot was running as an “Independent.” He chose an older ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surviving Hurts From Others Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 18, 2004

6th in a 6 part series on surviving stress. This series uses the popular "Survivor" TV show as a "hook" and Psalm 23 as the Biblical foundation.

Surviving Hurts from Others PSALM 23:5 and ROMANS 12:17-19 INTRODUCTION: The Count of Monte Cristo is one of the great betrayal and revenge stories of all time. Edmond Dantes= best friend betrays him and frames him for murder. Edmond is unjustly sent to prison while his best friend weds ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Lessons From The School Of Power Part 11

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 9, 2004

Christians who should be at the fronlines are still in basic training.

Last week we began to look at the topic: Lesson from the school of power. Let me quickly do a recap of what was said. In Lesson one we talked about the meaning of power, Lesson two, the sources of power, Lesson three the difference between authority and power. Lesson 4, talked about our marching ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal